Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Health Administration

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Mission or Goal of Unit

The mission of the Department of Health Administration is to create the most innovative, compassionate, and business-savvy leaders to reimagine healthcare. Building on our remarkable environment, our extraordinary networks, and our legacy of excellence, we provide the knowledge, skills, and connections for tomorrow’s healthcare leaders through our innovative and business-focused approach.

Chief Purpose of this position

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the diverse society and community in which it is located and a climate for the success of every employee by appreciating the uniqueness that each one brings to the workplace.

The Department of Health Administration in the College of Health Professions is seeking a colleague to lead and collaborate in research and scholarship, participate in service to the department and the university, and contribute to leadership in the profession.

Position Responsibilities

1. Teaching: The faculty member may have teaching responsibilities in the areas of health information systems, data analytics & decision making, and/or operations management. Teaching responsibilities also include mentoring doctoral students, and potential doctoral level courses as needed.
2. Research: The faculty member must establish a nationally recognized research program with a record of publication in refereed journals and external funding. They are expected to develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance health services research at VCU.
3. Service: The faculty member will serve on the departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in health informatics, health analytics, operations management, management information systems, or a closely related field
• Junior faculty members will be required to have an established research agenda and a clear potential for external funding, and potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.
• Senior faculty members will be required to have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Record of external funding
• Ability to teach health information systems, health analytics & decision-making, operations management
• Experience working with doctoral students

Application materials must be submitted through VCU Jobs (www.vcujobs.com) and must include the following documents: (1) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s qualifications based upon the position announcement; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see: https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/); and (4) contact information for three professional references. For more information, contact Dr. Laura McClelland, Search Committee Chair at lemcclelland@vcu.edu. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible, and continue until the position is filled.

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Tenure Track
Rank: Open
Months: 9
Department: Health Administration - College of Health Professions

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

ORP Eligible: Yes

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Laura McClelland
Contact Email: lemcclelland@vcu.edu